2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB9 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |